Perth Amboy, New Jersey · ZIP 08861
Perth Amboy — ZIP 08861
Overall Score
Fair
Crime & Safety
50/100
Fair
Schools
100/100
Excellent
Property Value
55/100
Fair
Real Estate Snapshot
Median Price
$495K
Median Rent
—
Days on Market
—
Sale-to-List
—
Median Home Price — 24 Months
Median Rent — 24 Months
Crime Overview
Monthly Incidents — -Infinity
Year-over-Year
Nearby Schools
| School | Grades | Students | Math ↓ | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School | 07–12 | — | — | — |
| Middlesex County STEM Charter School | KG–08 | — | — | — |
| Edward J. Patten Elementary School | KG–05 | — | — | — |
| Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School | KG–05 | — | — | — |
| Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center | PK–PK | — | — | — |
| Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center | PK–PK | — | — | — |
| Rose M. Lopez Elementary School | KG–03 | — | — | — |
| Perth Amboy High School | 09–12 | — | — | — |
| Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School | KG–05 | — | — | — |
| Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School | KG–05 | — | — | — |
| William C. McGinnis Middle School | 06–08 | — | — | — |
| James J. Flynn Elementary School | KG–05 | — | — | — |
| Samuel E. Shull Middle School | 06–08 | — | — | — |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.
Demographics
Population
58,264
Median Income
—
Homeownership
—
Median Age
—
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 08861 in Perth Amboy has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Perth Amboy city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 08861 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.